{"id":160,"date":"2021-03-10T14:01:38","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T14:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/?p=160"},"modified":"2021-03-18T14:04:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T14:04:57","slug":"nagging-sleep-apnea-in-columbus-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/10\/nagging-sleep-apnea-in-columbus-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Tips for Traveling When You Have Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Because life stops for nothing \u2013 even if you have sleep apnea in Columbus, it\u2019s important to learn how to manage any situation as best as possible. One area that can be particularly tricky to navigate is traveling while undergoing sleep apnea therapy<\/a>. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can follow to allow for a smooth process. Continue reading to learn what you can do to make your life a little easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 \u2013 Check Airline Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traveling by plane obviously involves passing through airport security and checking your luggage. There are some strict rules regarding what you can carry on the airplane. To be on the safe side, check the company\u2019s guidelines at least two weeks before leaving. You may also consider contacting the airline by phone to speak to an agent. Therefore, you won\u2019t have to worry about any last-minute surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 \u2013 Carry Your Prescription<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most frequent travelers have experienced the headache of an airline losing their luggage or its delayed arrival because of being routed to the wrong destination. In the event this happens to you, it\u2019s best to have your prescription handy \u2013 and on your person. Therefore, you\u2019ll be able to acquire a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 \u2013 Check the Power Supply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you use a CPAP machine, you\u2019ll need to plug it in. It\u2019s a good idea to pack a universal power adapter, especially if you\u2019ll be traveling abroad. You should also pack an extension cord \u2013 just in case your hotel doesn\u2019t have an outlet near your bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4 \u2013 Pack Your Cleaning Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While traveling, you\u2019ll still need to clean your oral appliance or CPAP machine. Instead of relying on finding supplies when you arrive at your destination, pack your own cleaning products. However, you\u2019ll need to check the airline\u2019s size restrictions beforehand to make sure you\u2019re in compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5 \u2013 Pack Carefully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you want is to arrive at your destination only to discover that your oral appliance or CPAP machine has been damaged in transit. To prevent this happening, pack carefully and make sure the apparatus isn\u2019t vulnerable to breakage when any shifting occurs during your flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrive and Thrive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the reasons for receiving sleep apnea therapy is to maintain the highest quality of life. Thus, you want to be free to travel when you want. Taking a moment to consider and implement the above suggestions will help to ensure that when you\u2019re traveling with sleep apnea, you\u2019ll have a pleasant experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Dr. Eric Buck has been offering comprehensive and competent care for the past 15 years. As part of his constant pursuit of excellence, he has received advanced postgraduate training from the renowned Spear Dental Education, and he maintains professional affiliation with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Buck treats sleep apnea at The Columbus Sleep Center, and he can be reached for more information through his website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Because life stops for nothing \u2013 even if you have sleep apnea in Columbus, it\u2019s important to learn how to manage any situation as best as possible. One area that can be particularly tricky to navigate is traveling while undergoing sleep apnea therapy. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can follow to allow for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":162,"href":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160\/revisions\/162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.columbussleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}